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2012 Kia Optima and 2010 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,454 kg | 1,964 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 991 mm | -36 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 1,011 mm | 880 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 487 L | -51 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 1,368 L | 14.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 2,852 L | 13.4 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda CX-9
| 2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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